Hospital Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes. Job Summary Cardinal Health operates the Pharmacy located at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN and we are currently recruiting for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Licensed pharmacy technician in the state of Tennessee required.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
- May require vendor credentialing.
- Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
- Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.
- Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.
- Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
- Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
- Adheres to all quality guidelines.
- Works under moderate degree of supervision.
- Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.
- Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- PTCB certified preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
- IV room experience strongly preferred.
- IV certified or ability to obtain certification preferred.
- In-patient/hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
- Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
- Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
- Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
